Fruit
Sweet Charlie
B tier
Sweet Charlie is an early Florida-bred short-day strawberry—sweet when ripe, medium firmness, important in southeastern winter production. Flavour can outshine harder shipping types if allowed to colour fully. Good early-season fresh eating in warm winter districts. Watch for rain damage in humid climates.
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Characteristics
Preparations
DessertFresh EarlyLocal Market
Traits
EarlyEarly SouthFlorida BreedingShort DaySouthernSweetSweet When Ripe
Grading systems
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US No. 2
US No. 1
History
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University of Florida released Sweet Charlie for early southern production.
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Florida growers used Sweet Charlie for early market windows.
Home gardeners in warm zones planted Sweet Charlie for early fruit.
Newer Florida cultivars competed while Sweet Charlie stayed known for sweetness.